Sales Finance Intern - Summer 2026
About The Position
At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you’ll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman’s, and Pangburn’s have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let’s continue making chocolate lovers happy! Join us for an eleven‑week summer internship where you’ll gain hands‑on experience, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from teams across one of America’s most iconic chocolate brands. At Russell Stover, you’ll build real‑world skills, grow your network, and make an impact in a supportive, collaborative environment. A day in the life… As a Sales Finance Intern, you will assist with daily reporting needs, contribute to ongoing system improvement projects, and help maintain key recurring processes. This internship is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in sales finance, strengthen analytical skills, and learn how financial systems and reporting drive business decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with a graduation between December 2026 and June 2028.
- Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to take initiative
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
- Experience using Excel
Nice To Haves
- Interest in the consumer packaged goods or manufacturing industry
- Pursuing a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Responsibilities
- Assist the team in processing and distributing daily sales finance reports to support business visibility and decision‑making.
- Support system improvement and optimization projects by helping gather requirements, test updates, and document process changes.
- Maintain and execute recurring finance processes to ensure operational continuity while team focus on new system implementation efforts.
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners on assigned initiatives
- Participate in weekly check-ins with your manager
- Attend professional development workshops and networking events
- Deliver a final presentation showcasing your project outcomes and learnings.
- Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
- Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
- Promptly report and take appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
- Actively contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
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